December weather forecast
Swanton, VT

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Weather in December

December holds Swanton, Vermont in the throes of the wintry chill. The cityscape transforms into a postcard-perfect winter wonderland. With temperatures plummeting from the slightly warmer November, they settle between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Snow drapes the city in a fine, gleaming quilt. As the year departs, the world slows down, won over by the deceptive calm of winter.

Temperature

Swanton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Swanton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Swanton is 85%.

Rainfall

In Swanton, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Swanton, Vermont. In Swanton, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Swanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 45.98" (1168mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Swanton, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Swanton?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Swanton, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Swanton?

In Swanton, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Swanton in December?

In Swanton, Vermont, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Swanton?

In Swanton, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swanton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Swanton, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Swanton?

The average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Swanton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Swanton?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Swanton, Vermont, is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Swanton?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Swanton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swanton, VT

Average temperature in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Swanton, VT

Average pressure in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Swanton, VT

Average wind speed in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Swanton, VT

Average humidity in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Swanton, VT

Average rainfall in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Swanton, VT

Average rainfall days in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Swanton, VT

Average snowfall in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Swanton, VT

Average snowfall days in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swanton, VT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Swanton, VT

Average sunshine days in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Swanton, VT

Average UV index in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Swanton, VT

Average cloud cover in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Swanton, VT

Average visibility in December - Swanton, VT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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